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Mauritian devotees applaud PM Modi's act of reverence at Ganga Talao

New Delhi, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mauritius, on Wednesday offered prayers at the revered Ganga Talao -- considered the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage site in the Indian Ocean archipelago -- and also immersed the holy water brought from the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Shinde questions Rahul, Uddhav's absence from Maha Kumbh Mela

Mumbai, Feb 27: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday took a dig at Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray for taking the holy dip in Prayagraj during the now-concluded Maha Kumbh Mela.

Man dies in bee attack in MP's Shahdol

Bhopal, Feb 27: In an unusual and tragic event, an elderly man was killed and several others were injured when a swarm of bees launched a fierce attack on them in Gura village of Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol district, officials said.

Himachal Pradesh CM felicitates people of state on Maha Shivratri festival

Shimla, February 26: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. He highlighted that the religious festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state, as Himachal Pradesh is known as the abode of Lord Shiva.

Maha Kumbh: Devotees praise Adani Group, ISKCON for providing food and shelter

Prayagraj, Feb 25: As the Maha Kumbh Mela approaches its grand finale, the steady flow of devotees continues unabated. Despite the major bathing festivals having concluded, the spirit of devotion remains as strong as ever, with pilgrims flocking to the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati for their ritual bath.

Isha Ambani offers prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, February 25: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani's daughter Isha Ambani visited Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela and offered prayers at Triveni Sangam.

Japanese nationals take holy dip at Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj, Feb 25: As the grand Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 nears its culmination on February 26, coinciding with the auspicious festival of Mahashivratri, international visitors, including many from Japan, are expressing their awe and spiritual fulfillment after partaking in the sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.